This was how the conversation began:
I was referred by a friend, but I don’t remember his name. Not a good sign. I have a preapproval already, but I don’t like the amount of items they want from me. Not a good sign. I am buying a property $100,000 below its real value. Not a good sign. We’re showing the purchase price $20,000 higher and the seller, will be giving me the money back, under the table. Not a good sign. We’re both going to use the same attorney. Not a good sign.
OK, you have offered a lot of information, but I need to ask a few questions. Can I see a copy of your preapproval?
Answer: I gave it to the seller.
What company did the preapproval come from?
Answer: I spoke to this guy online, but don’t remember the name.
What did they ask you for, that you had a concern about?
Answer: They wanted my tax returns.
What information did you give them that they were able to give you a preapproval?
Answer: I told them that I was self-employed and that I brought in $100,000 per year.
Can you share how much net income that you actually paid taxes on in the last couple of years?
Answer: I have a good accountant she makes sure I don’t show any income.
Did the other company ask what you what your net was?
Answer: Why would they do that?
Well, you get the idea. The entire transaction was a sham. I told this individual that no one was going to do the mortgage for him. He told me that he was going back to the online person and hung up.
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